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    Linton Kwesi Johnson Bass Culture / LKJ In Dub

    UMC/Island

    40th anniversary 2-LP edition of 'dub poet' Linton Kwesi Johnson's classic 1980 album, released on Island Records, with additional LP - 'LKJ in Dub', featuring dub versions of tracks from Bass Culture and previous studio LP 'Forces Of Victory'.Produced by Linton Kwesi Johnson and the legendary Dennis Bovell ('Blackbeard'), the album is a fierce, politically-charged view of Britain at the time.The music however is both highly accessible and experimental, going beyond traditional reggae arrangements to include free jazz and avant-garde elements.Remastered at Abbey Road, released on heavyweight coloured vinyl:GREEN for Bass Culture / RED for LKJ In Dub.Features expanded artwork in a bespoke gatefold sleeve.Both albums out of print on vinyl for years.Includes download card.

    Side A: 'Bass Culture'

    Bass Culture
    Street 66
    Reggae fi Peach
    Di Black Petty Booshwah

    Side B: 'Bass Culture'

    Inglan Is a Bitch
    Loraine
    Reggae Sounds
    Two Sides of Silence

    Side C: ‘LKJ In Dub’

    Victorious Dub
    Reality Dub
    Peach Dub
    Shocking Dub

    Side D: ‘LKJ In Dub’

    Iron Bar Dub
    Bitch Dub
    Cultural Dub
    Brain Smashing Dub

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